May 26, 2023

Metals markets face grueling summer as Chinese demand falters

Copper has dived below $8,000 a tonne and iron ore is trading south of $100.

May 26, 2023

Scientists unveil role of global trade in mercury exposure

A new study shows that almost half of the mercury exposure comes from mercury embedded in global trade.

May 25, 2023

RANKED: World’s top copper producers in 2022

Santiago-headquartered Chilean state miner Codelco holds top spot.

May 25, 2023

Siemens Gamesa to cut reliance on China for rare earths, permanent magnets

Siemens Gamesa last month signed a deal with Australia's Arafura Rare Earths to procure 200 tonnes of materials a year.

May 25, 2023

BHP confident China property recovery will boost metals demand

Weaker-than-expected construction, particularly in the property sector, has pushed iron ore below $100 a tonne.

May 25, 2023

Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt venture with China

The DRC aims to boost its stake in a cobalt and copper joint venture with Chinese firms to 70% from 32%.

May 25, 2023

Tin prices rise on Myanmar supply worry

A detailed plan to suspend all mining activities in a region controlled by Myanmar's ethnic Wa militia force from August 1 was released earlier this month.

May 25, 2023

China’s state iron ore buyer gets down to business, yet to flex pricing power

Around 30 mills signed iron ore contracts though China Mineral Resources Group.

May 24, 2023

Iron ore price drops below $100 as worries over China demand grow

A weaker yuan added to the gloomy mood.

May 24, 2023

China fears send copper price below $8,000

Metal fell below $8,000 a tonne for the first time in six months as prospects for a quick rebound in China’s economy dim.